Statement on Terrorist Act in Chechnya
Statement by the Press Secretary

The United States Government Condemns Yesterday's Terrorist Act in
Znamenskoye, Chechnya, that has killed over 50 people. We extend our
condolences to the victims and their families.

We continue to urge a political settlement of the Chechnya conflict
that respects Russia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, stops the
violence, and ends human rights violations. We resolutely condemn all
terrorist acts and senseless violence against civilians in Chechnya.
No political, national, or religious cause justifies the use of
terrorism.